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Great gifts for giving
The perfect addition to any gift basket
Great idea for the holidays or any special occasion
~ Peppermint Candy ~
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 T margarine
1 T light corn syrup
1/4 t peppermint extract or few drops peppermint oil
4 cups powdered sugar
green and red food coloring
sifted powdered sugar
green, red and white decorating icing (optional)
Beat cream cheese, margarine, corn syrup and extract.
In large mixing bowl at medium speed with electric mixer
until well blended. Gradually add 4 cups powdered sugar;
mix well. Divide mixture into 1/3's. Knead few drops
green food coloring into one-third. Repeat with red
food coloring and second third. Wrap each third in
plastic wrap. Working with one color mixture at a
time, shape into 3/4-inch balls. Place on waxed paper
lined cookie sheet. Flatten each ball with bottom of
glass that has been lightly dipped in sugar. Repeat
with remaining mixtures. Decorate with icing. Chill.
Makes 5 dozen
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Give as a gift in a shaker box embellished with
Christmas graphics and ribbon. Great as a gift
alone or as an addition to any gift basket.
Add gift tag.
